In this issue: How to fight for inclusive, full history for Texas schoolchildren and push back against state takeovers.
SBOE UPDATES
Texas has already approved repressive changes to K–8 social studies and a new required reading list. Here’s what happened in June. Now they are trying to finish what they started.
The second reading of the high school Social Studies curriculum is on the State Board of Education agenda next week for final adoption. Join CVPE and Emgage on Thursday on Zoom to learn what’s changing, what’s at stake, and how we can fight back. Here is the link to register to speak at the SBOE by 5 pm on Friday.
THIS SATURDAY
This Saturday, Texas Public Schools Strong is hosting “Texas Schools on the Brink,” a statewide panel on the takeover and how we can fight back.
Panelists include Glen Hill, Abernathy ISD Superintendent; Lupe Lynch, Fort Worth Council of PTAs President; and Dan Dawer, UT doctoral candidate. Moderated by KUT Education Reporter Greta Díaz González Vázquez. 10 a.m.–noon | Zoom link
IN THE NEWS
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Was Mike Miles improving HISD schools or gaming the ratings? | Editorial in the Houston Chronicle on Aug 24, 2026 [Gift link]
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves in the Texas Tribune on Aug 19, 2026 [Link]
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Superintendent Mike Miles says HISD’s state takeover could end after 2026-27 school year in the Houston Chronicle on Aug 25, 2026 [Gift link]
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